Energy Innovator Awards
Help us recognize the people driving energy innovation across Virginia.
Nominations are now open for the 2027 Energy Innovator Awards, recognizing individuals whose leadership, ideas, and work are advancing Virginia’s energy industry.
Know someone making a meaningful impact? Nominate an innovator in one of three categories: Startup Innovator of the Year, Enterprise Innovator of the Year, or Institutional Innovator of the Year.
Winners will be recognized at the Awards & Accelerate Showcase Lunch during Energy Tech 2027.
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Startup Innovator
of the Year
This award recognizes an individual working in a startup company within the energy innovation space in Virginia.
The recipient of this award demonstrates outstanding leadership, creativity, and impact in advancing energy technologies or solutions.
Nominees may have played a key role in developing innovative products, services, or business models that have the potential to disrupt the energy industry and contribute to the state's economic growth and sustainability efforts.
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Enterprise Innovator
of the Year
This award recognizes an individual from a large organization operating in Virginia's energy sector who has demonstrated exemplary leadership, innovation, and impact in driving forward-looking initiatives or pioneering new paths within the industry.
Nominees may have led transformative projects, implemented groundbreaking technologies, or fostered a culture of innovation and collaboration that has significantly influenced the organization's trajectory and advanced the energy landscape in Virginia.
Submit your nomination
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Institutional Innovator
of the Year
This award celebrates an individual from an academic institution, NGO, or government organization in Virginia who has made significant contributions to energy innovation, research, policy development, or advocacy.
The recipient of this award demonstrates a commitment to advancing energy solutions through research, education, collaboration, or policy initiatives.
Nominees may have conducted groundbreaking research, led impactful programs, or influenced policy decisions that have contributed to Virginia's energy resilience, sustainability, and prosperity
